Receptionist

LITTLE RIVER BAND OF OTTAWA INDIANS
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Receptionist Part-time Ogemas Office (2 Positions)

Pay Grade: NE5 Hiring Rate: $16.22 - $18.94 - Commensurate with Verified Qualifications
Status: Non-Exempt; Bi-weekly Pay Background Check: Basic

Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #

Summary: The position is responsible for the opening and closing of the front office answering and transferring calls greeting and directing visitors and providing visitors with answers to basic service questions.

Employment Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and ability In professional communications on the phone and in person; and
• Experience with office machines and office practices/procedures. Experience user of Microsoft Office 365 and other common applications related to office administrative work; and
• Demonstrated prior work experience in customer service and administrative work.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Arrives at work promptly on time to open office and prepares to greet visitors; closes office at end of workday.
2. Answers and logs incoming telephone calls for all departments directs calls to appropriate department personnel or takes detailed messages and forwards through appropriate methods.
3. Greets visitors determines nature of visit informs staff member of their arrival and/or directs to visitor waiting area.
4. Always addresses and acknowledges employees and visitors with poise and professionalism and provides exceptional customer service.
5. Operates office equipment such as computers copiers facsimiles multi-line telephones etc. as well as usingMicrosoft Office 365.
6. Performs workload support functions associated with department process as assigned. Trains as a crossfunctional team member for administrative duties.
7. Communicates emergency management or public service announcements to staff members as requested or deemed necessary.
8. Performs duties at the LRBOI Government Center offices.
9. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of work complying with all applicable laws and procedures.

10. All other position related duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Department Lead.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
During the course of employment the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate good verbal communication skills good organizational skills good interpersonal and teamwork skills the ability to work cooperatively with other departments and a commitment to confidentiality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting for long periods of time frequent walking and occasional reaching bending kneeling or stretching is to be expected. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of hearing.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. The employees work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted according to business need. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective. Minimal travel may be necessary to attend meetings or trainings.

Application Instructions:
To apply complete and submit an application form on the Tribes website (under employment heading) please include a cover letter resume copy of Tribal IDfront/back (if applicable) as well as any additional supporting documents such as education transcripts or relative training documents with your application upload.

Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process including but not limited to all of the following: any pre-employment interviews skills testing credentialing drug screening background investigations reference checks and previous work history passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation possession of a valid Drivers License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribes insurance policy and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.

For further information please contact the LRBOI HR Department

Posted 01/08/2026 Removal Until Filled

Dear Applicant:

Boozhoo (Hello) Miigwetch (Thank You) for your interest in job opportunities with the LRBOI. We look forward to reviewing your application and qualifications. Please take a few moments to carefully read through the following instructions and notices. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department at

Special Note: If you are interested in temporary assignments please check the temporary box and write temp pool in the position desired area.

Notice of Indian Preference in Employment:

In accordance with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Ordinance # the Tribe applies Indian Preference in hiring activities. When claiming Indian Preference an applicant must identify oneself in the proper category on the application and provide the documentation noted below. Following is the order in which preference is applied during the hiring process as well as the customary documentation used to verify.

1. Tribal Members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal identification card.

2. Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes Tribal identification card.

3. Tribal Spouse of a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member Current and valid marriage license and a copy of spouses tribal identification card or Tribal Parent Same documentation required for tribal spouse.

4. Tribal Descendant (1st generation biological parent must be a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member) Birth certificate and a copy of parents tribal identification card.

5. Non-preference If not claiming Indian Preference or if not applicable please continue onto the application.

Submission Information:

All submissions for employment must be made via electronic submission through our on-line application.

Go to theLRBOI Employment Page - Complete the online application upload applicable documents and submit.

the online application upload applicable documents and submit.

Required Experience:

Junior IC